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Karate for Self-Defense in North Carolina North Carolina has 47 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 29 cities — Charlotte, Raleigh, Cary, Garner and 25 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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Karate for Self-Defense in Charlotte, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
3420 St Vardell Ln Ste e, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 4–18
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5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
5806 Highland Shoppes Dr A2, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 3–19
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4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
16131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 4–18
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5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
11914 Elm Ln #160, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 4–15
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5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
7140-B E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
5760 Oak Dr, Charlotte, NC
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4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
6420 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 4–18
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4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
8173 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC
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4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
8110 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd A, Charlotte, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Raleigh, NC 5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
lower level, 3824 Barrett Dr, Raleigh, NC
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4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
2603 Glenwood Ave #121, Raleigh, NC
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Ages 3–13
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4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
9101 Leesville Rd Suite 145, Raleigh, NC
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4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
4720 Hargrove Rd Ste 140, Raleigh, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
9113 Leesville Rd #7550, Raleigh, NC
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Longtime, local studio for karate, personal training & fitness classes for all ages & skill levels.
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
3632 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Ages 3–12
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5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
2900 Spring Forest Rd #106, Raleigh, NC
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Ages 4–14
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Karate for Self-Defense in Cary, NC 4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
1985 High House Rd, Cary, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
8111 Tryon Woods Dr Ste 201, Cary, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Garner, NC 5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
6100 Veterans Pkwy #110, Garner, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
2678 Timber Dr, Garner, NC
Ages 3–12
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Karate for Self-Defense in Gastonia, NC 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
904 S New Hope Rd Ste D, Gastonia, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
251 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Wilmington, NC 4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
3538 College Rd #2, Wilmington, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
100 Spartan Rd #1, Wilmington, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Apex, NC 5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
3424 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Asheboro, NC 4.6 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
1437 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Asheville, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
239 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Belmont, NC 4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
101 S Main St, Belmont, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Chapel Hill, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
630 Weaver Dairy Rd #107, Chapel Hill, NC
Ages 7–12
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Karate for Self-Defense in Clayton, NC 5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
8970 Clayton Blvd, Clayton, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Concord, NC 4.7 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
844 Union St S, Concord, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Davidson, NC 5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
610 Jetton St, Davidson, NC
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Ages 3–12
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Karate for Self-Defense in Durham, NC 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
3716 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Fayetteville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
823 Elm St Ste 203, Fayetteville, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Holly Springs, NC 5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
100 Collins crossing Rd bldg b suite 104, Holly Springs, NC
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Ages 3–19
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Karate for Self-Defense in Hope Mills, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
3114 N Main St #103, Hope Mills, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Huntersville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
109 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Matthews, NC 5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
2717 Old Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC
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Established martial arts studio offering all-level classes for adults, kids & families.
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Karate for Self-Defense in Mooresville, NC 4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
134 Town Center Dr, Mooresville, NC
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Ages 13+
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Karate for Self-Defense in Newton, NC 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
111 W 8th St, Newton, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Raeford, NC 5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
6105 Philippi Church Rd, Raeford, NC
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Ages 3–12
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Karate for Self-Defense in Rocky Mount, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
1007 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Salisbury, NC 5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
2600 Cottage St, Salisbury, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Winston-Salem, NC 5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
1409 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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Karate for Self-Defense in Youngsville, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
1130 US-1 Ste 320, Youngsville, NC
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Ages 2–18
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